Rule 2.9 Announcement

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

19 January 2022

Charles Stanley Group PLC

Disclosure of Charles Stanley Group PLC ("Charles Stanley") securities in issue pursuant to Rule 2.9

In accordance with Rule 2.9 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code"), Charles Stanley confirms that, as at the date and time of this announcement, it had in issue 53,226,733 ordinary shares of 25 pence each. Charles Stanley does not hold any ordinary shares in treasury. Therefore, the total number of voting rights in Charles Stanley is 53,226,733.

The International Securities Identification Number for Charles Stanley's ordinary shares is GB0006556046.

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Charles Stanley provides holistic wealth management services to private clients, charities, trusts and institutions. The company has a national presence, with 26 locations and over 800 professionals. Our wealth management services are provided direct to clients and to intermediaries.